Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Kuad 6th International Cosmetic Congres, Antalya, Türkiye, 1 - 03 Aralık 2022, ss.23-27
Blue light is part of electromagnetic waves propagating between 400 and 500 nm
wavelengths. Its main source is sunlight., however, all digital displays, light emitting diodes
and fluorescent lighting are other sources of blue light. Concerns about the negative effects of
blue light on the skin is raising in the scientific arena, but the public has not yet being exposed
enough to the information regarding these harmfull effects of the high energy blue light.
Although the main source of blue light is sun, in the last few years due to the COVID 19
epidemic, our exposure to screen lights have increased drastically. Protection from UVB and
UVA rays was already a challenge, cosmetic formulations for daily skin care should now
address the high energy range of visible light as well. Like UV rays, blue light can also
increase the amount of DNA damage, skin cell and tissue and skin barrier damage. All these
do contribute to the rate of photoaging.
The aim of this study was is to develop an environmentally friendly moisturizing formulation
offering a wide range of protection against UVB, UVA and blue light, also having anti-aging
properties. The second aim of this study was to contribute to the environmental sustainability
expectations. By adopting the ‘’ Waterless Beauty ‘’ concept, this study showed that cosmetic
formulations could be developed not only to significantly reduce the water footprint, but also
to reduce CO2 footprint and overall environmental impact. Cosmetic industry, as one of the
high water consuming industry, needs to make some changes in its processes to support the
well established sustainability expectations. This will not only positively contribute to overall
environmental impact of cosmetic industry, but also convey a message to the consumers and
help creating the awareness for various environmental impacts.
Keywords: Blue light, Waterless beauty, UVA, UVB, Anti-Aging